Written by Dana Daugherty Providing efficient IT solutions has been a key focus for 1E since the company’s inception. 1E’s offering for Software Asset Management (SAM) tools is simply more of the same. This post is a rather high-level product review but, as with most everything I write, I’ve added a systems management flavor. I plan to do a more thorough technical review on these 1E products in January,...
Is your boss happy with your software license management approach?
According to a new survey done by Flexera Software and Internatinal Data Corp (IDC), probably not… The survey indicates that only 8% of enterprise executives are very satisfied. One third of enterprises said they are either dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with their current method for managing software licenses and usage. Was your boss among them? Maybe it’s time to assess your Software Asset Managemen(SAM)...
Did your company conduct a self-audit for software licensing compliance in 2012?
Dilbert did…well sort of. If you skipped your self-audit then you should make it top priority for 2013. Read on to find out how to get started. There’s a good chance you will have a vendor initiated software audit next year, especially if you haven’t had one yet. A self-audit is a great tune-up exercise for organizations. It’s also an excellent way...
What does Microsoft's Software Assurance program provide for Windows 8?
Microsoft has released a highly useful overview chart, showing the benefits of their Software Assurance program. It has been updated for Windows 8. The chart gives evidence that Software Assurance provides a lot of value for organizations. The first page of the chart shows the usual checkmark comparison matrix which is great for a quick glance, but the second page goes...
Oracle Joins the BSA
Oracle is the latest software company to join The Software Alliance (BSA). The long list of software vendors includes some big hitters such as Microsoft and Adobe. Check the full list on the BSA website. Oracle is the latest tech company to join BSA | The Software Alliance, the software trade group announced on Monday. “BSA is dedicated to advancing software...
WEBINAR REPLAY: Radically New Licensing Rules for Windows 8
I highly recommend this useful webinar. The speaker is an independent Microsoft licensing expert. The webinar is focused and concise without additional sales fluff. Webinar Details: Windows 8 is in full distribution along with new licensing rules that impact how the product can be used, as well as the cost. In this timely webinar, Paul DeGroot covers the latest licensing updates and...
What SAM Model is Best?
There are multiple Software Asset Management (SAM) models being marketed from various sources. Microsoft updated its SAM Optimization Model (SOM) back in September. For organizations trying to implement SAM for the first time, SOM may be a good framework, at least to start with. Other models are definitely more comprehensive, providing more benefits to the organizations where they are implemented....
Software License Mangement Best Practices
This article published by TechRepublic is spot-on for software licesning best practices. It’s also quite concise. A great starting point for any anyone interesting in license management or SAM. Takeaway: Organizations spend a fortune on licenses every year, and a lack of management around it can result in heavy fines. Here are some best practices to follow. Here is the full...
BSA Offers SAM Courses and Certification
The Software Alliance is entering the training and certification business. I wonder if there will be much interest generated. The course is called SAM Advanatage and here is the link to the course FAQ. I’m not exactly sure what to make of it of SAM Advantage. I’ll let you decide. Here are a few details: What is SAM Advantage? SAM...
Ernie Ball Inc. Still Rockin’ 11+ Years Without Microsoft
I found this article so intriguing that I just had to pass it on, with a few comments of course. What if folks just begin to feel too bothered by all of the requirements for managing software licensing? What if companies just start using open source software, or other alternatives to reduce their headaches? There is a business impact either...
BYOD Licensing: Windows RT vs. iPAD/Android
Bring your own device (BYOD) is becoming a highly-debatable trend in the business world today. Licensing cost is one aspect of the debate which is often overlooked. Licensing is a very complicated piece of the IT puzzle, and I am by no means an expert in the field. I’m just learning and sharing as I go. That said, this article...
UK Safety Firm Busted by the BSA
The Software Alliance (BSA), formerly known as the Business Software Alliance put the clamps on another company this week. The damages were about $160,000. See the full article in Computer World UK.
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